The costumes worn by Chinese wedding brides include Xiuhe costumes, dragon and phoenix coats, qipao, phoenix crown and rosy robe, Hanfu, Tang costumes, etc.
Xiuhe Clothing: Fashionable and comfortable tailoring, highlighting the bride's body beauty.
Dragon and Phoenix Robe: Originating from Manchuria, it represents a noble identity.
Cheongsam: known as the national DRESS for women, full of classical charm.
Feng Guan Xia Gao: Women wear Feng Guan and Xia Gao on their wedding heads, highlighting their nobility and splendor.
Hanfu: The overall design is elegant and graceful, like immortals and clouds.
Tang style clothing: Straight cut, mainly made of silk fabric.
1. Xiuhe Clothing
Xiukimono became popular because of the TV drama "Orange is Red". Xiuhe clothing is an improved design of clothing, based on the jacket and skirt worn by women in the late Qing Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty. The top is a standing collar or round collar, and the bottom is a horse faced skirt with a loose skirt, which can be used to make beds. Xiu He Fu is embroidered with various patterns representing beautiful meanings, such as peonies, bats, auspicious clouds, pomegranate flowers, etc., containing good wishes for the newlyweds.
2. Dragon Phoenix Robe
The Dragon and Phoenix Robe originated from the clothing of the Manchus, and it is said that it was made with embroidered thread by the emperor when the prime minister of the Qing Dynasty married his daughter. The bride wears a dragon and phoenix coat embroidered with dragons and phoenixes when getting married to show the nobility of her identity, as well as the auspicious meaning of wealth and prosperity. In addition, the dragon and phoenix coat is a straight tube shaped skirt that can perfectly showcase the bride's beautiful figure and appearance.
3. Cheongsam
Qipao was popular in the 1920s and was an improved version of traditional Chinese robes that continuously absorbed the characteristics of Western clothing. A fitted cheongsam can fully highlight the beauty of women's body shape and curves. The cheongsam is embroidered with patterns of mountains, waters, peonies, koi carp, etc., symbolizing a hundred years of harmony, happiness and joy.
4. Feng Guan Xia Chang
The Fengguan Xiapi can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. It is composed of a Fengguan and Xiapi and is often used as a wedding dress for wealthy women in ancient times. The phoenix crown is made of metal wire mesh, embellished with emerald phoenixes, and adorned with jewelry tassels; Xiachang is a large red brocade robe embroidered with peony patterns, presenting a graceful and magnificent visual effect.
5. Hanfu
There are many styles of Hanfu, which can be divided into three categories based on their overall structure: formal wear, regular wear, and special clothing. Hanfu is mainly a dark black silk garment with a red border, featuring a streamlined cut and waistband design. This can effectively enhance the bride's body shape, highlight her curves, and increase her temperament.
6. Tang costume
Tang costume is also a type of Hanfu, represented by chest length skirts, Tang round collar robes, and cross collar skirts. The overall effect is very festive, with a close fitting design on the upper body that is not only exquisite but also highlights the bride's figure. The loose design on the lower body creates a graceful feeling and is conducive to activities.
